His family says Reid was loved by everyone he met and above all, he was a great kid..

"Reid was a very energetic child, he loved to have fun, he loved to run around and play video games. He was a very typical 7 year old boy, when he could be. He loved life and loved people. People loved him," said Reid's grandparents Charles and Peggy Bowen.

Friends say Reid's mission has always been to help others.

He frequently donated money to other local pediatric cancer families that are in need.